A Formula 1 Race in Texas, but Where Are the American Drivers?

What Elon Musk Needs From China

From electric cars to solar panels, Mr. Musk has built businesses in high-tech manufacturing sectors now targeted by Beijing for Chinese dominance.

Published: 2024-11-22 20:41:45

Automakers Want Trump to Keep Federal E.V. Regulations in Place

Donald J. Trump promised to erase Biden tailpipe rules that are designed to get carmakers to produce E.V.s. But Detroit wants to keep them.

Published: 2024-11-22 02:52:19

Ford to Cut 4,000 Jobs in Europe as Electric Vehicle Sales Slow

The American automaker said the cost-cutting measure would help it compete with Chinese rivals in the face of slowing demand for electric vehicles.

Published: 2024-11-20 18:59:24

Installing E.V. Chargers is Finally Paying Off for Retailers

Companies see charging as a potentially profitable business in and of itself, not just as a spur for foot traffic and sales.

Published: 2024-11-18 10:00:24

Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance

The new agreement, which builds on an earlier announcement, calls for the German automaker to invest $5.8 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles.

Published: 2024-11-12 23:05:00

Trump’s Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico’s Car Factories

The president-elect has said he could impose punitive tariffs on car imports from Mexico, a move that could hurt factories and workers on both sides of the border.

Published: 2024-11-12 19:52:48

Nissan Cuts 9,000 Jobs and Slashes C.E.O.’s Pay in Half

The Japanese automaker is carving deep cuts in its global operations as it struggles with a steep drop in sales.

Published: 2024-11-07 19:24:31

Tesla’s Stock Jumps After Trump’s Victory

Investors believe that the electric car company led by Elon Musk will benefit from his support of the president-elect.

Published: 2024-11-08 13:09:38

G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Sales Surge as Ford Loses Billions

Ford is struggling to make money on battery-powered models while General Motors, which started more slowly, says it is getting close to that goal.

Published: 2024-10-30 15:23:01

Volkswagen May Close German Plants for First Time in Its History

The auto maker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter three German factories to cut costs amid slumping sales.

Published: 2024-10-30 12:45:16

Tesla’s Shares Surge 20% After Strong Earnings and Outlook

The company said profits climbed 17 percent in the third quarter. It expects car sales to rise up to 30 percent next year when it plans to begin selling new models.

Published: 2024-10-24 20:16:26

In Mexico City, F1 Teams Must Cope With the Altitude

The thinner air affects the cars in many ways, including the performance of the turbo engines, brakes and tires. “It’s like driving in the wet,” the driver Lance Stroll of Aston Martin said.

Published: 2024-10-24 17:57:17

Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.

Published: 2024-10-18 19:31:44

Why GM’s Mary Barra Still Believes in EVs, Despite Slow Sales

Mary Barra, G.M.’s chief executive, said that the company had fixed battery-manufacturing problems and that its electric vehicles would soon be profitable.

Published: 2024-10-17 15:20:43

How Elon Musk Might Use His Pull With Trump to Help Tesla

Although Donald Trump has opposed policies that favor electric cars, if he becomes president he could ease regulatory scrutiny of Tesla or protect lucrative credits and subsidies.

Published: 2024-10-30 18:24:43

F1: As Sergio Pérez Struggles, Questions Follow

He started the season strong, but his results have been mostly poor since. His team, Red Bull, has fallen to second place.

Published: 2024-10-24 17:54:18

F1: Franco Colapinto Impresses at Williams, but Future Is Uncertain

He replaced Logan Sargeant after he was dropped by Williams, but Carlos Sainz will move to the team for next year.

Published: 2024-10-24 17:50:06

‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producers Sue Elon Musk Over ‘Robotaxi’ Imagery

Alcon Entertainment, the Hollywood company behind “Blade Runner 2049,” said it had denied a request to use images from the movie but that Mr. Musk did so anyway.

Published: 2024-10-21 16:20:29

Formula 1: Oliver Oakes Leads Big Changes at Alpine

The team first announced a new driver for 2025. Then its parent, Renault, said it would no longer be an F1 engine supplier. Oakes, the new team principal, called them “nice hot potato topics.”

Published: 2024-10-17 09:02:46